Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz plans to lead a mission to the US to argue that the American economy benefits from trading with Malaysia.
After decades of Washington telling Asia to improve economic fundamentals, it’s Asia’s turn to worry the U.S. is trashing its own.
Southeast Asia is home to some of the world’s most stunning beaches, and March is one of the best months to explore them. With warm temperatures, minimal rainfall, and fewer crowds compared to peak season,
The sporadic forest fires in mainland Southeast Asia signal the return of the hazardous haze, which could inflict extensive damage on the economy and society-reminiscent of the grim 1997 haze episode.
Malaysia recognises the "substantial" energy demand from data centres but maintains optimism about Johor emerging as a "data center powerhouse", making it a "key player in Southeast Asia's digital ecosystem," according to an email from Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz.
Johor in Malaysia is being transformed by the construction of giant data centers. The government hopes that the billions in investment as part of a global artificial intelligence boom will help it get rich by modernizing its economy.
Premium VOD revenues in Southeast Asia in 2024 surged by 14% to reach $1.8BN, with Max having an encouraging debut, according to the latest report by Media Partners Asia (MPA). Max’s launch in the region saw it capture 26% of Q4 net customer additions across the region,
The escalating tensions between the United States and China under Trump could have significant repercussions for Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia's premium video-on-demand market saw robust growth in 2024, with total industry revenues jumping 14% to $1.8 billion.
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia -- Singapore's United Overseas Bank on Wednesday announced a plan to bankroll and support projects in a special economic zone (SEZ) in Malaysia's Johor state, as interest in investing in the area heats up among companies in Southeast Asia.
At least for now, Malaysia’s approach is aimed at providing civil servants with “gen AI assistants,” and not replacing the workers. The goal isn’t to remove the humans, but to free them up to focus on more complex tasks. This approach has a greater chance of success, though authorities must maintain transparency along the way.
If ‘wow’ was a place, it would probably look like one of these six luxury experiences in Southeast Asia, writes Mauriz Coronel. As a cheapskate myself, luxury travel is rarely on my radar. But sometimes,